Amazon.com: Books: Close to the Machine: Technophilia and Its Discontents (#)
„Ullman's world is filled with machine-like programmers drawn to the supremely logical world of software development, as well as managers who don't truly understand the technology or programmers that they are managing. Like a true techie, Ullman can easily convey rush of excitement when a debugged system finally *works* -- but unlike a true techie, she can just as easily describe the quirky, mechanical personalities of the people working "close to the machine(s)." Throughout, she intersperses some thoughts about her career, ranging from the stress of keeping up techno-savvy hot-shots, to the risks of working for startups, to the real impact "virtual companies" on society. Ullman's style was witty, insightful, and a joy to read -- I easily devoured this book in one day. In the end, this book is more about people than it is about technology, so I'd recommend it to anyone who is interested in the human side of the technology equation.“
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Amazon.com: Books: The Dancing Wu Li Masters : An Overview of the New Physics
„by FRITJOF CAPRA “
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Amazon.com: Books: The Rhythm of Life : Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose
„The stories he uses (like Willie Wonka) are cute, I suppose, but at the same time they're also pretty thin. If I were facing important life decisions I wouldn't lean on Matthew Kelly to inspire me through, though I suppose he would be just fine to chat over coffee.“
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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Hamilton Beach 47224 12-Cup BrewStation with Water Filter, Black
„Called the BrewStation because there is no "pot" involved, this 12-cup countertop unit from Hamilton Beach keeps coffee hot and fresh until you’re ready for a cup. The enclosed brewing system only dispenses coffee when you depress the trigger with your mug--otherwise, the coffee stays inside, where it's kept hot and flavorful. Mid-brew dispensing makes the appliance handy for anybody in a hurry, and a translucent indicator shows you the liquid level at a glance.“
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Amazon.com: Books: Weapons of Choice (The Axis of Time Trilogy, Book 1)
„I picked this up thinking it would be another "Boys Own" alternative history fantasy that operated at a "candy floss for the male techno mind" level - which I enjoy as pure escapism.“
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